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Yo-Yo Ma Gives Impromptu Concert After Receiving 2nd Dose Of Vaccine

Legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a mini performance at the Berkshire Community College in Massachusetts after receiving his second dose of the vaccine.
3 years ago
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MICHELLE LIU, Associated Press

Fauci: Trump Should Urge His Followers To Get Vaccinated

Dr. Fauci says he wishes former President Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

‘It’s How We Get Our Lives Back’: Utah Has Officially Administered 1 Million Vaccines

The Utah Department of Health on Sunday reported a significant milestone in the battle against COVID-19. 
3 years ago
Collette Charles gets her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from her husband, Travis Bodtcher, a ...
Garna Mejia

Utah Hits Milestone As More Than 1 Million Vaccines Administered

Utah hit a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19 after state leaders reported 1 million vaccines have been administered. 
3 years ago
In December of 2019, Greg Boss was hospitalized for heart surgery. He had a quadruple bypass and ha...
Aley Davis

Utah Kidney Transplant Patient Grateful For Vaccine

While all adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in just a few weeks, experts said there is a reason those with underlying health conditions have been given priority. One Utah kidney transplant recipient shared why he was grateful he was able to get the shot.
3 years ago
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Jared Turner, KSL TV

Utah Tops 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccines Administered

Over 1 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the state, according to the officials with the Utah Department of Health. Another four Utahns have died.
3 years ago
HUERFANO, NM - MAY 27: Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez helps distribute food, water, and other...
FELICIA FONSECA, Associated Press

Navajo Community Steps Up For Its Vulnerable During Pandemic

For as long as Raymond Clark has lived alone on this quiet stretch of the Navajo Nation under the watch of the “Praying Mountain,” he has depended on everyone yet no one.
3 years ago
Doctors and nurses work at the Intensive Treatment Unit at the Gilberto Novaes Municipal Field Hosp...
ALI SWENSON & DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press

Nurses Fight Conspiracy Theories Along With Coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die.
3 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Jazz Increase Attendance Limit As Restrictions Relax

Almost one-third of Vivint Arena's full capacity was allowed inside to see the Utah Jazz defeat the Houston Rockets 114-99 Friday night.
3 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Logan Charity Forced To Move Out After Pandemic Losses

A charity in Logan is struggling to find a new home after the pandemic left them with fewer clients and a huge drop in donations.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Doctors: Vaccinating Utah A Race Against COVID-19 Variants

Doctors described a race this winter between COVID-19 vaccines and variant strains of the virus. The Utah Department of Health is tracking three main variants and this week started posting that data online.
3 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Most Utah Vaccination Websites Not Compliant For Sight Impaired

While Utah ramps up efforts to vaccinate every adult in the state, advocates are increasingly concerned that the websites used for scheduling a shot are less accessible to people who are sight-impaired.
3 years ago
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Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Avoid Scammers Trying To Steal Stimulus Payments

As the latest round of stimulus payments head out, consumer advocates say we need to be on our guard. 
3 years ago
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Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer

IRS Says New Round Of COVID Relief Payments On The Way

Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring Americans fatter bank balances.
3 years ago
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Navajo Nation To Allow ‘Soft Reopening’ Of Some Businesses

Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as they announced a new public health order that will allow some businesses to reopen under certain restrictions.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Another 30,000+ Vaccines Have Been Administered In Utah

The state administered another 30,300 vaccines, bringing the total number to 967,481 immunizations so far. 
3 years ago
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Short, Long-Term Impacts Of Pandemic On Kids’ Mental Health

The number of suicides in Utah has remained concerning but steady. Research also shows mental health struggles are on the rise, or at least people are getting help.
3 years ago
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Andrew Adams, KSL TV

1 Year Into Pandemic, Cloth Masks Provided Unexpected Boon To Utah Company

With a dire need for cloth masks across the country last spring, Love Woolies began fulfilling requests through the Sewing For Lives organization to provide supplies to healthcare facilities and medical professionals. 
3 years ago
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JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press

Global Rise In Childhood Mental Health Issues Amid Pandemic

Doctors say the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of children is alarming and plain to see.
3 years ago
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Dan Spindle, KSL TV

Why Are Gas Prices Rising Right Now?

A month ago, the sign at your local gas station may have read $2.45 a gallon. Now, we're flirting with $3 per gallon. So what's happening? 
3 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

One Year Ago, COVID-19 Concerns Hit Home For Many Utahns

Many Utahns will remember the night the game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder was canceled after Rudy Gobert's positive COVID-19 test was announced.
3 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe & Jared Turner, KSL TV

Live Concert Venues May Reopen For Outdoor Spring Performances

Live concerts and performances have been mostly nonexistent since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Many venues haven't hosted events for a full year, but operators were hopeful that will end soon.
3 years ago
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Gov. Cox, Dr. Dunn Reflect On ‘Roller Coaster’ Year & Hope For The Future

Governor Spencer Cox and state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn reflected on a year that was devastating for many Utahns.
3 years ago
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a primetime address to the nation from the East Room of the White...
Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden Sets May 1 Target To Have All Adults Vaccine-Eligible

One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden used his first prime-time address to outline his plan Thursday night to make all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and get the country “closer to normal” by the Fourth of July.
3 years ago

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